Pluck Luck by Benchley Robert (41 results)

hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Reprint. Hard cover 8vo in orange cloth w/black dec and titles. Very Good/No DJ. Spine lightly creased, corners curled, else Fine and unmarked. 295pp; illustrated by Gluyas Williams. Book.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. SPECIALS-This small hardcover is fair; edge worn, inscriptions, some staining. No DJ. orange w/black lettering Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Williams, Gluyas (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Light dampstaining very front edge of first two pages, slight fading to spine of hardboards, no dust cover; Light wear to orange hardboards with black embossing cover and spine, clean, no markings, solid and straight; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 295 pages. …

Hard Cover. First. First edition. Orange cloth lettered and decorated in black and yellow. Illustations by Gluyas Williams. Very good. No dust jacket.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. This first edition has little corner bumping or edge wear. Some rubbing and "dirt" of the covers. Owner's mark neatly inked upper fep, otherwise text clean and tight in binding. Williams, Gluyas (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Blue Ribbon Books, New York. 1925 (copyright). Reprint; the actual publication date is not present. Illustrations (in black & white) and cover by Gluyas Williams. Very good condition with a few nicks and light soiling to boards, light fading at spine. Interior is clean and unmarked. No dust jacket. …

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Binding and pages are intact. All pages are free from any markings. Scuffing and bumping visible to boards. Dust jacket is wrapped in mylar. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dustjacket. First Edition. New York: Henry Holt, 1925. First Edition . Very Good/no dust jacket . Clean orange cloth covered boards with black and yellow illustration on cover by Gluyas Williams, black lettering on cover and spine. Light wear to corners and spine ends. Binding is tight and square, pages and edges are clean with clean endpapers - no names, writing or marks. Amusing black and white illustrations by Gluyas Williams. 296 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Illustrated by Gluyas Williams. Upper hinge neatly repaired, a few illustrations neatly colored in, crown lightly bumped with a tiny tear, about very good, lacking the dust jacket. A collection of Benchley's essays previously printed in magazines.

Pictorial Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. An excellent, crisp and clean copy. Gluyas Williams (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Reprint. No printing or edition statement. A Fine copy in orange cloth stamped in black, no dustwrapper. 295pp. with cartoon line illustrations by Gluyas Williams throughout. Originally published by Henry Holt. Q20320.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket. First Edition. First edition.

Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition. Ocravo. Orange cloth over boards, ink illustrations and lettering on front cover and spine, top edge brown, illustrations by Gluyas Williams. Very good, spine faded, ink on front cover, pages slightly agetoned.

First Edition, 1925. A Fine copy in orange cloth stamped in black and yellow, lacking the dustwrapper. 295pp. With Illustrations in text by Gluyas Williams.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Holt Hardcover. No jacket, but boards are illustrated. Copyright 1925 no edition information given. Pencil on front fly leaf. Foxing to inner boards. Dented spine edges. Printing style of pages increases likelihood of chipping. Tight binding.

1925 RARE.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Pluck and Luck' is a masterful collection of humorous essays by the celebrated American wit Robert Benchley. This volume showcases Benchley's signature style-a blend of self-deprecating charm, keen observation, and delightful absurdity. From the trials of navigating social etiquette to the bewildering complexities of modern life in the 1920s, Benchley transforms the mundane into the hilarious. As a prominent member of the Algonquin Round Table, Benchley's influence on American humor is profound, and these sketches demonstrate his unique ability to find comedy in the smallest human foibles.The book features a variety of pieces that range from satirical takes on contemporary literature to whimsical reflections on personal mishaps. Benchley's persona as the 'befuddled common man' resonates throughout, making his observations both timeless and relatable. Whether he is dissecting the nonsense of public speaking or exploring the eccentricities of travel, his sharp intellect and playful use of language shine. 'Pluck and Luck' remains a cornerstone of early 20th-century satire, offering readers a window into a golden age of American literary comedy and a testament to Benchley's enduring legacy as one of the finest humorists of his generation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. States on the copyright page "Reprinted in the United States of America." a Fine copy in dull orange smooth cloth stamped in black, lacking the uncommon dustwrapper. 295pp. with Illustrations by Gluyas Williams. Clean and unmarked. Q19634.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Pluck and Luck' is a masterful collection of humorous essays by the celebrated American wit Robert Benchley. This volume showcases Benchley's signature style-a blend of self-deprecating charm, keen observation, and delightful absurdity. From the trials of navigating social etiquette to the bewildering complexities of modern life in the 1920s, Benchley transforms the mundane into the hilarious. As a prominent member of the Algonquin Round Table, Benchley's influence on American humor is profound, and these sketches demonstrate his unique ability to find comedy in the smallest human foibles.The book features a variety of pieces that range from satirical takes on contemporary literature to whimsical reflections on personal mishaps. Benchley's persona as the 'befuddled common man' resonates throughout, making his observations both timeless and relatable. Whether he is dissecting the nonsense of public speaking or exploring the eccentricities of travel, his sharp intellect and playful use of language shine. 'Pluck and Luck' remains a cornerstone of early 20th-century satire, offering readers a window into a golden age of American literary comedy and a testament to Benchley's enduring legacy as one of the finest humorists of his generation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st ed Holt 1925. Jacket is present but in rough shape, split in two, missing bottom half of spine. Book is Very Good with fading to spine otherwise light wear, pages yellowed with occasional foxing, a few pencil marks to Contents page.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. FIRST. A NEAR FINE FIRST IN DJ. WARMLY INSCIRBED IN YEAR OF PUBLICATION. WITH HANDWRITTEN POEM. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. 1st. Illustrations by Gluyas Williams.